Tennis Industry News

Racquet sales at pro/specialty were up 6% in units and 8% in dollars year-to-date through the second quarter 2010, compared to the same six months last year. However, growing caution may affect the marketplace with the recent announcement by the Conference Board that, despite three months of increases, the Consumer Confidence Index declined sharply in June.

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Lori Corbin, the nutrition and fitness reporter for KABC-TV in Los Angeles, participated in a Cardio Tennis class in late July for a segment to air in early August. She was joined by actress Kendra Andrews, star or the new Disney dance movie “Step Up 3D” (and sister of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews)...

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Atlanta, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Richmond, Va., have been selected as the three finalists, as determined by nationwide voting, in the USTA’s second annual search to determine the winner of the “Best Tennis Town” contest.

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Looking for educational or instructional videos on tennis? How about articles and drill diagrams? Check out the USPTA’s TennisResources.com, an extensive search engine that allows tennis-teaching professionals, coaches and players of all levels to find all things tennis.

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Tennis in the Palm Beach area got a boost through an article in early July in the health section of the Palm Beach Post newspaper. Staff Writer Steve Dorfman wrote that tennis is the country’s fastest growing participation sport, and pointed to initiatives by the U.S. Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association as helping to push tennis along.

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Ten finalists have been selected—from an initial group of 82 cities that submitted entries—in the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” competition. Fans across the country can now vote for the community that they feel best exemplifies tennis’ positive impact at the local level in terms of passion, excitement and spirit.

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The July issue of Prevention magazine included a feature titled “Cardio Tennis: Recess for Adults,” about the benefits of Cardio Tennis for “sculpting your arms, legs, chest, shoulders and core.” The article said that Cardio Tennis is “a truly energizing experience that burns around 350 to 500 calories an hour.”

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Are you a court contractor, or do you work with court contractors? Court builders can play a key role in developing a national infrastructure for Kids Tennis, while at the same time drumming up extra business.

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The Fergus Falls Tennis Association in Minnesota is one of the youngest CTAs in the USTA Northern section. Started just over a year ago, this small-town association decided to energize its efforts with a block party on May 27th. More than 200 kids and adults and adults showed up.

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On May 16, the IRS began revoking tax-exempt status from nonprofits that failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF). Approximately 25% of not-for-profits may lose their tax-exempt status for failure to file a 990 form.

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